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Temples of the Earthbound Gods: Stadiums in the Cultural Landscapes of Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires 1st edition
Christopher Thomas Gaffney
Temples of the Earthbound Gods: Stadiums in the Cultural Landscapes of Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires 1st edition
Christopher Thomas Gaffney
Using the football stadium as an illuminating cultural lens, this title examines many aspects of urban culture that play out within these monumental architectural forms, including spirituality, violence, rigid social norms, anarchy, and also expressions of sexuality and gender.
285 pages, 53 photos, 7 figures, 15 maps, 2 tables
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 1, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9780292721654 |
Publishers | University of Texas Press |
Pages | 285 |
Dimensions | 153 × 228 × 20 mm · 524 g |
Language | English |
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